Spinal Stenosis Treatment in PA & NJ | Vertiflex Superion
Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the nerves in the lower back. It most commonly causes leg pain, cramping, and difficulty walking, symptoms that are often relieved by bending forward or sitting down. Spinal stenosis affects approximately 200,000 Americans each year.
DVPSI offers the Vertiflex Superion device, a minimally invasive procedure that maintains the space in the spinal canal without the risks and recovery time of traditional surgery. Dr. Patel has specialized expertise in Vertiflex and other advanced spinal stenosis treatments.
Common Symptoms
- Leg pain, cramping, or weakness when walking or standing
- Pain that is relieved by sitting down or bending forward
- Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet
- Lower back pain that radiates to the buttocks
- Reduced walking distance due to leg symptoms
- Symptoms that worsen going downhill and improve going uphill
- Balance problems in severe cases
Common Causes
- Age-related degeneration, the most common cause, occurring in adults over 50
- Thickened ligaments, ligamentum flavum enlarges and bulges into the spinal canal
- Bone spurs, osteophytes growing into the spinal canal
- Herniated discs, disc material reducing spinal canal space
- Arthritis, degenerative changes in the facet joints
- Spondylolisthesis, vertebral slipping causing canal narrowing
Treatment Options at DVPSI
Our board-certified physicians use a stepwise, minimally invasive approach, always starting with the least invasive effective treatment and escalating only when necessary. Most patients find significant relief without major surgery.
Vertiflex Superion Procedure
A minimally invasive implant placed between the vertebrae that maintains spinal canal space, relieving stenosis symptoms without open surgery. Outpatient procedure with rapid recovery.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Anti-inflammatory injections to reduce nerve root swelling and provide pain relief.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
Image-guided procedure to remove excess ligament tissue causing stenosis, no general anesthesia required.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
For patients with persistent symptoms after other treatments.
Nerve Root Blocks
Targeted injections to relieve specific nerve root compression.
Physical Therapy Coordination
Guided exercise programs to strengthen supporting muscles and improve walking distance.
Why Choose DVPSI for Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Dr. Patel completed his fellowship at Northwestern University and has specialized expertise in advanced spinal stenosis procedures including Vertiflex Superion, MILD, and spinal cord stimulation. DVPSI patients have access to the latest FDA-approved minimally invasive treatments without traveling to a major academic center.